Significant+Developmental+Delay+Annotated+Bibliography

Having trouble pronouncing his R’s, Wodney Wat also struggles with a big bully in his class. Thanks to his good fortune, Wodney manages to make the bully and every day person and overcomes his speech issues, successfully turning his W’s back to the rightful R places. For a child who has a Significant Developmental Delay, hearing about a main character who also struggles with communication issues but eventually over comes them gives hope.
 * // Hooway for Wodney Wat. // Written by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. **

Molly Lou Melon follows grandmother’s words of advice in every tough situation. Even with short stature, buck teeth, and a funny voice, Molly Lou Melon still holds her head high. While it never states if Molly Lou Melon has a delay or not, it could be possible that she has a physical delay (her short stature) or a communication delay (her odd voice). Having a main character who is proud of their faults helps a young child with SDD be proud of themselves, no matter what issues they might have.
 * // Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon //** **. Written by Patty Lovell, illustrated by David Castrow.**

Buddy’s father has a big nose; he’s a great sniffer. Buddy’s mother has large teeth; she’s a great chomper. Buddy was born with big, beautiful ears, but unfortunately Buddy mishears everything. Buddy’s listening problems just might lead him intro some trouble. By not hearing what is being asked, Buddy gives a persona to a child suffering with SDD in communication. Buddy shows that by having issues with communication, trouble can unfortunately arise.
 * // Listen, Buddy // . Written by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. **

Poor Stan has difficult with his writing and seeing everyone write letters to their principal upsets him. However, his friends tell him that practicing helps everyone. With all the practice that Stan puts into his writing, all of his letters eventually come out looking as good as ever. This is a perfect book for a child who is having issues within the physical development in SDD. Fine motor skills can be a key issue with physical development and by continuously working those muscles (practicing their letters/writing skills), progress can be made.
 * // Back to Front and Upside Down. // Written and illustrated by Claire Alexander. **

This book is aimed for preschoolers and describes the ways we can use our hands in loving and positive ways, instead of mean, hurtful ways, such as hitting. Perfect for a child who has social and communication delays in SDD, it shows many others way to handle ourselves rather than jumping to anger and hitting one another.
 * // Hands are for Hitting // . Written by Marine Agass, illustrated by Marieka Heinlen. **

A boy walks into a store searching for a puppy, and when he finds the one he wants, the storekeeper insists that the lame puppy is not suitable for the happy boy. However, the little boy buys the puppy, whereas the storekeeper is unaware to the handicaps that the little boy has in common with the puppy. A hopeful theme, this story shows that acceptance and love is possible, even for those who has handicaps or delays. This is a good feel good story for a child with SDD so as to remind them that they are loved.
 * // Puppies for Sale // . Written by Dan Clark, illustrated by Jerry Dillingham. **

A general overall about what stuttering is, the embarrassment that it may bring, and the self-esteem issues that may come along with it. A great relatable book for children with communication delays, this books helps children with communication delays to vocalize their problems and talk about the issues it might cause their self-esteem, which paves way for an adult to help these children with the emotional side effects.
 * // Let’s Talk about Stuttering // . Written by Susan Kent. **

This book explains (in a kid-friendly and funny way) how to properly act in public, school, and how to get along with friends, family, and more. The metaphor of ‘caveman manners’ make this a light-hearted way to approach social issues with a child who has SDD with social development.
 * // Don’t Behave Like You Live in a Cave // . Written by Elizabeth Verdick, illustrated by Steve Mark. **

J osh’s story is a perfect way on how to properly express our emotions, especially in public situations. This book works for children who have social and communication SDD, and shows them how to appropriately express themselves; even if it involves carrying around paper and drawing their smiley faces to show how they feel.
 * // Josh’s Smiley Faces. // Written by Gina Ditta-Donahue, illustrated by Anne Catherine Blake. **

Hudson hates school, and he hates spelling the most of all. One day after a horrible spelling incident, Hudson exclaims that he will never return to school again. Perfect for children who have cognitive SDD, Hudson holds an example on how by understanding the issues we have, we can eventually overcome them.
 * // Hudson Hates // //School//. Written and illustrated by Ella Hudson. **